Alexandra Morgan Carrasco born Alexandra Patricia Morgan is an American professional soccer player who plays as a striker and captains San Diego Wave FC of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), the highest division of women’s professional soccer in the United States, and the United States women’s national soccer team.
In 2013, the inaugural season of the National Women’s Soccer League, Morgan joined Portland Thorns FC and helped the team win the league title that year. Morgan played for the Thorns through the 2015 season, after which she was traded to first-year franchise Orlando Pride.
In 2017, Morgan signed with the French team Lyon, where she won the continental European treble, which included the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
Morgan, along with Canada’s Christine Sinclair and Australia’s Steph Catley, became the first women’s soccer player to appear on the cover of FIFA video games in 2015. Morgan also appeared alongside Lionel Messi on covers of FIFA 16 sold in the United States. She was named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2019 and 2022.
Alex Morgan Parents: Meet Michael T. Morgan and Pamela S Morgan
Born to Pamela and Michael Morgan in the Los Angeles County suburb of San Dimas, California, Morgan was raised with her two older sisters, Jeni and Jeri, in the nearby suburb of Diamond Bar.
After Alex’s sister wrote their mom a note about her dream to be a model, Alex grew inspired as well and told her mom that she wanted to be a pro soccer player. Alex detailed her thought process behind the note in an article she penned for The Players’ Tribune.
Alex’s mother returned to school to get her MBA, taking night classes while still working her regular job. Alex wrote a letter to her younger self for The Players’ Tribune in 2016 and described her mom as “Wonder Woman.”
Alex’s dad was an early riser thanks to his construction business. The work didn’t end when he left his job as he also took Alex to soccer practice several days a week.
Not only did he take Alex to practice, but Michael also picked up other girls that needed a ride so the team had enough kids to play. Alex’s father also coached the team as the soccer star detailed for The Players’ Tribune.
Michael was more of a “baseball guy,” but when he saw his daughter take up soccer he quickly learned about the sport. Alex’s dad took referee classes to learn about the sport his daughter loved. When Alex was young, his dad surprised her by taking her to the sporting goods store for a new pair of cleats.